Some years back, I came into possession of a large chod drum. It's a beauty too: with the long brocade tail, shells stitched into the band, good craftsmanship, good sound, &c. The former owner no longer had a need for it, as she decided to begin practicing with a group called Celtic Buddhism which evidently doesn't practice chod... that's how it passed to me.

Anyway, this drum is too much for me to handle. I've been storing it for the past six or seven years now. It's in very good condition, even if there's a bit of dust on the fabric cover (which has a convenient strap with which to carry it or sling it over one's shoulder). I no longer wish to store it. I have no idea what to do with it, but I'd particularly like it if it became part of someone's regular practice. Any recommendation, suggestion, or advice will be warmly welcomed. Thank you.

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Jikan, all of the suggestions above are good, as Chödams are quite expensive, especially the higher quality ones. Just take a look at how much the ones on http://damaruworks.com/ and http://www.garudashop.com/ are fetching. This could allow for quite a bit of Dharma activity to be sponsored.

Based on how you acquired the drum, it sounds like perhaps it was given to you. The other option would be to give it away in a similar fashion, perhaps to someone of little means who cannot afford such a ritual instrument but has a sincere desire to practice Chöd. As one of these poor practitioners, I can assure you that there are people out there who would very much appreciate the kindness and generosity if you choose to go that route.

"The Sutras, Tantras, and Philosophical Scriptures are great in number. However life is short, and intelligence is limited, so it's hard to cover them completely. You may know a lot, but if you don't put it into practice, it's like dying of thirst on the shore of a great lake. Likewise, it happens that a common corpse is found in the bed of a great scholar." ~ Karma Chagme

I'd donate to a center that engages in group Chod practice regularly. Some people always need drums because they're new to the practice or they couldn't afford one or because they couldn't get their drum before the practice session or whatever. So it's always good to have spares around to let people use. If you don't know any centers like this I could give you a list.

Contentment is the ultimate wealth;Detachment is the final happiness. ~Sri Saraha